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The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... [read more]
The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... [read more] Blog: New Zealand - South Island
Date: May 5th 2012
The ferry crossing to the South Island went smoothly and we were soon back on the road heading towards Motueka on the windiest road I've ever seen! We were up early in the morning to take a day trip to the Abel Tasman National Park which started with a bus ride. Next we got onto a boat which took us on a 2 hour tour of the coastline before dropping us at Bark Bay to start our walk. The walk wa ... read more
Date: May 5th 2012
The ferry crossing to the South Island went smoothly and we were soon back on the road heading towards Motueka on the windiest road I've ever seen! We were up early in the morning to take a day trip to the Abel Tasman National Park which started with a bus ride. Next we got onto a boat which took us on a 2 hour tour of the coastline before dropping us at Bark Bay to start our walk. The walk wa ... read more
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